Viewcast Enters Pacific Rim Market, Signs Reseller Agreement with Computer Interface Singapore (CIS)

Agreement Opens Doors to Pacific Rim Financial Markets for Viewcast

DALLAS (Sept. 5, 2000) - Viewcast, Inc. (Nasdaq: VCST), a leading provider of Internet and networked video solutions, today announced that it has entered into a reseller distribution agreement with Computer Interface Singapore Pte Ltd (CIS), one of Singapore�s largest providers of information products and service to the Singapore financial community.

The agreement is the first expansion of Viewcast�s distribution channel of versatile, high-quality network video and streaming solutions to the Pacific Rim. While CIS' primary customers are banks and financial houses, the company is also active in the government, education and business markets. CIS is the service provider in Singapore for Reuters/Compaq and Paragon TV distribution. CIS sells and maintains Eyretel voice recording systems, Zylab document/knowledge management system, and Paradyne broadband connectivity products. CIS was established in 1993 and its offices are located in the heart of the Singapore financial district.

"Viewcast's Viewpoint VBX offers the versatile video solution that our financial, government, educational, and business customers have been looking for," said CIS Managing Director Bala Supramaniam. "In Singapore's fast-paced business world, the Viewpoint VBX offers desktop video communications, distribution of PAL quality video, and video conferencing for worldwide communications � all in one versatile and scalable solution. In addition, Viewcast's high-end streaming video solutions -- in conjunction with industry leaders Microsoft and Real Networks � allows CIS to offer its customers cutting-edge technology in this fast growing arena of internet and intranet communications."

The Viewcast Viewpoint VBX provides a flexible video PBX architecture that video-enables hundreds of desktops throughout an enterprise. Practically every telephony and networking protocol is supported through the Viewpoint VBX� system�s codec array, including H.323 via an IP network, H.320 over ISDN lines and H.324 over analog phone lines. The system also features broadcast-quality MPEG compression.

"Individual computer usage is very high in Singapore and, as a result, bandwidth and access is getting cheaper and faster. Web-based distance learning, entertainment, and video-enhanced Web sites are being implemented at a very fast pace � which makes it an essential market for Viewcast's networked and steaming video systems, solutions and products. We wanted to ensure that our presence in the market was with an established and respected company, and we believe CIS is that company," said Harry Bruner, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Viewcast. "We have penetrated the financial communities in the United States and Europe, and as our first reseller in the Pacific Rim, we feel that CIS is well-positioned to enable Viewcast products and services to impact this market as well."

About CIS

Computer Interface Singapore Pte Ltd (CIS) was established in 1993 to provide Information Technology Solutions and maintenance service to the financial Industry. CIS designs, integrates and Implements IT solutions that meets its customers' needs. In addition, CIS provides the following value-added services: System integration; software support; project management service; voice recording systems, video conferencing systems; firewall consultancy; Internet/intranet solutions; and network solutions.

Visit the company�s Web site (http://www.cispl.com.sg) for more information.

About Viewcast

Viewcast enables video communication over the Internet and corporate networks through its components, systems, and turnkey solution products. The company is known as a leading global provider of enterprise-wide, digital video communications solutions for both real-time and on-demand applications. Osprey� video capture cards and codecs, ViewCast� Streaming Video Solutions and Viewpoint VBX System� products deliver a wide array of video solutions for both analog and digital video communication systems. Viewcast�s "Your Video on the Web�" was the first consumer product and hosting service to bring streaming media capabilities to home users and allow small businesses to easily add video to their web sites. Viewcast has the ability to deliver cutting-edge networked video solutions while delivering systems to transition legacy video communication equipment. Viewcast products are available either directly from the company, or from leading OEMs, system integrators, leading resellers and application developers worldwide.

Visit the company�s Web site (http://www.viewcast.com) for more information.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which reflect the Company's current judgment on certain issues. Because such statements apply to future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially. Important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are described in the Company's reports on Form 10-KSB and 10-QSB on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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